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Microsoft Office Specialist
MOS Certification Program
The Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate Program prepares you
for employment by meeting the proficiency requirements in today's business
environment.
Earning a Microsoft Certification can be the start or continuation of a
life-long career path that includes strengthening your technical skills and
knowledge, collaborating with other technology professionals, and increasing
your job satisfaction. Whatever your path, certification helps get you recognized
by employers who seek the most qualified IT professionals, developers, and
business workers - leading to greater career opportunities for you.
The program includes courses in microcomputer fundamentals, information
processing, spreadsheet fundamentals, advanced spreadsheet fundamentals,
database fundamentals, advanced database techniques, and presentation fundamentals.
By earning a Microsoft Office Certification credential, you can prove your
expertise in using the latest Microsoft Office programs. Certification can
help you differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden
your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills, and result
in higher earning potential. Certification can also lead to increased job
satisfaction. Research indicates that certified individuals have increased
competence, productivity, and credibility with their employers, co-workers,
and clients.
As an employer, the certification program provides skill-verification tools
that not only help assess a person's skills in using Microsoft Office programs
but also the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple
applications in the Microsoft Office system.
Admission Requirements:
- Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official
GED scores.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Meet minimum test scores.
- No special or provisional admission allowed.
Curriculum:
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| SCT
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| BUS
108 |
Word Processing |
7 |
| CIS
127 |
Advance Word Processing and Desktop Fundamentals |
6 |
| BUS
202 |
Spreadsheet Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIS
2228 |
Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques |
6 |
| BUS
105 |
Database Fundamentals |
3 |
| CIS
2229 |
Advanced Database Techniques |
6 |
| BUS
261 |
Presentation Fundamentals, or |
3 |
| CIS
224 |
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification PowerPoint |
(3) |
| BUS
263 |
Electronic Mail Fundamentals |
3 |
Testing Center
Columbus Technical College is an Authorized Testing Center (ATC) for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is an International Industry Standard of certification for the Microsoft Office software used by 90% of the Fortune 1,000 Companies!
Benefits of Certification
- Validates Skill Level
- Enhances use of technology tools
- Shows motivation
- Provides recognized international standard
- Offers lateral growth path
- Provides up-to-date target for computer literacy
- Opens Doors
- What is MOS Certification?
- The MOS Certification is the only comprehensive certification program to validate the desktop computer skills of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, and Outlook.
MOS Certification proves computer literacy, measures proficiency, validates productivity and identifies opportunities for skill enhancement.
Exams are real-world assignments performed on the computer.
Learn more about Microsoft Office Specialist certification by visiting www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/officespecialist/
- Which MOS Certifications are Available?
| Application | Core Level | Expert Level | Comprehensive |
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| Access |
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(M) Master MOS Certifications can be earned for a Microsoft Office Suite of your choice, if annotated exams for each suite are successfully completed.- How do I prepare for a MOS Exam?
- There are no prerequisites for taking a MOS exam; however, to ensure that you are prepared for each exam, you can do one or all of the following:
- Take computer class at Columbus Technical College - Computer Training & Technology department, which offers Computer Workshops/Classes utilizing Microsoft-approved courseware that will help you prepare for the exam. A list of courses appears in the program information above.
- Click here to request skill sets evaluated for each exam.
- Practice, Practice, Practice!
- How do I schedule to take a MOS Exam?
- Tests can be scheduled by calling Computer Training and Technology at 706.649.1518.
- What is the cost to take a MOS Exam?
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- Cost for each exam, except Project, is $92.00 - Cost for each Project exam is $115.00
- Payment for each exam must be made at least three (3) days before your scheduled test
- Rescheduling of a test must be made at least 24 hours before a scheduled test
- Refunds may be requested three (3) working days before your scheduled test
Contact April Walker or Sarah Densmore for more information at 706.649.1518. Fax Number 706.641.5039.
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Last updated: October 6, 2009.
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